Lower Back Pain Exercises

Lower back pain exercises for stretching don't get much easier than this. Some stretches are tricky to do at work, especially if you need to get down on the floor or lie down. This one is really nice as you you can practice this anywhere.

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This lower back exercise stretches the joints, ligaments and muscles in your lower back. It can be a useful pain relieving movemnt if you dislike sitting down for long periods. Reversing the sustained flexion position that we tend to sit in can be helpful.

Level - Easy

• Standing up
  
  
• Rest your hands in the small of your back
  
  
• Gently arch backwards until you feel a stretch in your lower back
  
  
• Only stretch as far as you are comfortable - this will vary greatly between individuals
  
  

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29-Jul-2017